The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-19

to 20; Greenfield (Watscn), % to 10; Bonnie
Prince lLewisi. 30 to II Pools-Richmond,
$50; Quinto sl10; Preakness Pair. $3.50; Hag-
gins PAR. sll0; Grimaldi. 500; Orihamme, $40
field. 800.
The track, quarter stretch. and infeld were
living mass of humanity when the race was
thronged that several booths were knocked
down Up to the last moment the plunge on
richmond was absolutely terrific The field
looked very pretty they went to the post, and
when they parade6 past the stand both horses
and riders were vociferously cheered. I'm
fortunately the race resulted in a grand fasco.
The horses got the flag at the second attempt.
but shout of dismay went up when it was seen
that Ben Ali and Quito were left at
the post Eurus was first away.
followed by Orihamme Richmond aud
Ten Booker. as named. Eurus at once opened
a gap of two lengths, and with Richmond second
and Grimalei third, made the running. the others
strung out. Near the half Grimaldi got his neck
in front, and Richmond began to fall back.
Eurus increased his lea the further he went,
and turning into the stretch was five lengths in
advance, with Grimaldi second. In the stretch
Orlf1amme and Wickham moved up. They could
notreach Eurus. however, who won in a canter by
six lengths Ortiamme second, neck in front of
Wickham, Grimaldi fourth Time, 2:l2. Mu-
tuals paid $3.50 straight, So place. magnif-
cent floral horseshoe was presented to the win
At the very lowest estimate half million dol
lars must have been bet on the track, and over
million depended on the winter book. The
book makers had extra help, aud they could not
take the money in fast enough. Richmond was
a tremendous favorite. His trainer said before
the race that esdid not how ne could lose.
Quito, however, had such powerful following
that ne crowded him close In the market.
Grimaldi. who has great reputation as good
performer in the mud, was the pick Of the track
talent. Rupert we'll supported and the
Higgins are said to have had $50, 900 on Ben Ali.
There was great hubbub over the fact that
Quito and Ben Ali were left at the post The
Higgins and Congressman Scott were so indig-
nant that they said they would not start
if Caldwell, as starter. was Lot removed. Then
there were wild charges that Caldwell had been
bribed by the book-makers, who stood to lose
heavily on both horses, to leave them; that the
executive committee would hold meeting and
rule him off for life, etc. Mr.. Caldwell pro-
tested that it was not done Intentionally, and
that leaving the horses was accident. Gar
rlson and Mclaughlin, the Jockeys, said that
their horses would not move off, and this is
probably the case, Ben Ali was left in the
same manner early in this week. The executive
committee will take no action
The value of the race to the winner is est-
mated at about $10, 900 Considering the heavi-
ness Of the course. the time was very good for a
mile and quarter. The number of people on
the track is estimated at $4,000 The suburban
which takes its name from the famous English
race. the city and suburban, was first
won by General Monroe, in 2:11a with l24
pounds up. IL 1885, Pontiac won in 2091 with
102 pounds on. from field of fifteen. Last
year, Troubadour. carrying lis pounds, on q
heavy track. won in 2:124.
The other events resulted as follows:
First Race-Five furiongs Cleaner won by a
length. Bess second Ichiban third Time, 1:03t
Second Race-Sweepstakes, for three-year-
olds and upward; one and one eighth mile Ber-
lin won by four lengths; Areo second Lottery
third. Time. 200. Mutuals paic 81 SO.
Third Race-Foam stakes. for two-year-olds
five furlongs. Omaha won by short head;
Guarantee second, King Fish third. Time, LOB.
Mutuals paid 500.
Fourth-Suburban handicap, as above.
Fifth Race-Swift stakes: for three year -olds;
seven furlones Hanover won by six lengths;
Kingston second Firenzie third. Time, 1872.
Sixth Race-Hurdle race, one and ne-quarter
mile, on the turf. Bassanio by length
and half; Mammonist second, Harry Mann
third. Time. 2:19s. Mutuals paid $3I15.